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With a number of leisure and catering brands to keep the whole family happy, the new development promises to provide "compelling" entertainment.

Rebecca Ryman, regional managing director at intu, said: "We're investing millions at intu Lakeside to ensure that it can deliver one of the biggest and best shopping and leisure experiences in the country and it's exciting to see our plans take shape with the appointment of McLaren Construction to build the first phase of the centre's extension.

"It is going to provide a fantastic new space for leisure brands to flourish at Intu Lakeside and create even more compelling reasons for families to enjoy a day out experience with us."

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The new complex will stretch 175,000 sq. feet from the back of Lakeside and will make full use of the vast outdoor area near to the lake.

McLaren Construction will begin construction work on the 15 month project this month.

David Murphy, McLaren Construction's managing director – distribution and mixed use stated: "McLaren are pleased to be working collaboratively with intu on this exciting landmark project. The new brands will add an extra dimension to the shopping experience, creating a destination for families, shoppers and diners with attractions and events for day and evening visitors."